Networking doesn’t fail because you’re bad at it — it fails because most people were taught to do it wrong.

In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, Brandi Sims sits down with award-winning business communication expert Michael A. Forman to break down why surface-level networking keeps professionals stuck — and how authentic communication creates real opportunity, influence, and income.

From his journey as a U.S. Air Force veteran to becoming the author of Networking Unleashed, Michael shares how genuine connection outperforms transactional networking every time — especially in today’s digital, AI-driven world.

🎯 In this episode, we cover:
• Why networking events feel awkward — and how to fix it
• The biggest communication mistakes professionals make
• How to build trust without forcing conversations
• Turning relationships into long-term career leverage
• Why connection, not visibility, drives real success

If you’re tired of “collecting contacts” and ready to build relationships that actually move your career forward — this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to network with purpose, confidence, and impact.

Connect with Michael at www.michaelaforman.com or Follow him at www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman.

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